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Bruins beat Rangers 4-3 in NHL season opener on three late goals

Boston earned the extra point in David Pastrnak's first game as captain, as the NHL returned to an 84-game schedule for the first time in more than 30 years.

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What to know

  • Bruins and Rangers, Original Six rivals, met for the 10th time to open the NHL season, with Boston winning on three late goals.
  • The game marked the NHL's return to an 84-game regular season for the first time in over 30 years, tied to a new four-year CBA.
  • David Pastrnak played his first game as Bruins captain in the victory.
  • The Rangers, coming off a last-place Eastern Conference finish, opened the year on the road looking to reverse course under coach Mike Sullivan.

David Pastrnak Bruins forwardMike Sullivan Rangers head coachJJ PeterkaJJ Peterka Bruins forwardJames Hagens Bruins forwardMika Zibanejad Rangers centerIgor Shesterkin Rangers goaltender

Bruins beat Rangers 4-3 in NHL season opener on three late goals
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    Bruins' opening win yields four takeaways

    Post-game analysis highlighted several Bruins players who made an early impact in the season-opening victory.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 7h ago · read ↗

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    Bruins beat Rangers on three late goals

    Boston scored three times late to defeat New York and open the 2026-27 season with a win at TD Garden.

    1. 2 outlets How to watch Bruins vs. Rangers 2026-27 NHL season opener tonight for free

      first by MassLive, 11h ago · also Sports Illustrated

      2 more headlines
  3. 4

    Bruins host Rangers at TD Garden in season opener

    Boston opened its campaign against New York in David Pastrnak's first game as Bruins captain, with JJ Peterka and James Hagens facing a Rangers team led by Mika Zibanejad and goalie Igor Shesterkin.

    1. 4 outlets Rangers open 2026 NHL season vs. Bruins — Here’s where to watch for free

      first by NY Post, 15h ago · also Sports Illustrated, MassLive, Yahoo Sports

      5 more headlines
  4. 3

    Rangers reveal opening-night line combinations

    Head coach Mike Sullivan's morning skate lines showed the Perreault-Zibanejad-Lafreniere trio held together while J.T. Miller centered newcomers Pavel Dorofeyev and Oliver Bjorkstrand.

    1. 3 outlets NY Rangers Skating Lines Revealed for Opener With Bruins

      first by Sports Illustrated, 19h ago · also Yahoo Sports, Sporting News

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    Ticket and travel details published for Bruins-Rangers opener

    Coverage detailed pricing, seating, parking and transit options for the September 29 game at TD Garden, noting Boston's 307-257-111 all-time edge in the series.

    1. 1 outlet Bruins vs. Rangers Tickets: Best Prices, Seats for Sept. 29 Regular Season Home Opener

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

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    NHL kicks off season with return to 84-game schedule

    The league opened its expanded 84-game schedule under a new four-year CBA with an Opening Night tripleheader, including the Rangers-Bruins matchup on Causeway Street.

    1. 1 outlet first by Boston Globe, 3d ago · read ↗

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  1. 2 outlets Rangers’ Defensive Woes Headline Sluggish Opening-Night Loss To Bruins

    first by Yahoo Sports, 6h ago · also Sports Illustrated

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